CVE-2009-0557
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jun 10, 2009
Updated: Dec 19, 2024
CWE ID 94
Summary
CVE-2009-0557 is a vulnerability affecting various versions of Microsoft Excel, including those in Office 2000, XP, and Mac editions, as well as some Microsoft Office components and viewers. Hackers can exploit this issue by creating a maliciously crafted Excel file with a corrupt record object. Upon opening the file, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to a security breach or data theft.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer
- Microsoft SharePoint Server
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft